Publisher Grindstone and developer Games Farm have announced Conan: The Black Pyramid, a new roguelite action RPG that brings together characters from Robert E. Howard’s literary universe for an adventure combining sword and sorcery with cosmic horror. The game is scheduled to launch for PC via Steam in 2027 and will feature both solo play and two-player online cooperative multiplayer.
While Conan is naturally at the centre of the announcement, he won’t be the only familiar face players can take control of. The game will feature five playable characters, including Solomon Kane and Dark Agnes, with additional heroes drawn from Howard’s wider fictional universe. Each character will have distinct weapons and abilities, offering different approaches to combat as players venture into the mysterious Black Pyramid.
The pyramid itself serves as the setting for a shifting labyrinth filled with ancient ruins, ravaged kingdoms, and occult chambers pulled from different periods of time. Players will encounter nightmarish monsters, savage beasts, and bloodthirsty fanatics, alongside challenging bosses guarding the pyramid’s various layers. Each attempt will introduce different routes, combat opportunities, and story events as players gradually uncover who brought them to this strange and dangerous place.
Combat will combine melee attacks, swordplay, ranged gunfire, and magical abilities, allowing players to build devastating combinations against their enemies. Dodging and precisely timed parries will also play an important role, with successful counters opening opportunities for brutal executions. Weapons, relics, and status effects will provide additional ways to adapt to the various threats lurking within the pyramid.
As a roguelite, progression will extend beyond individual attempts. Players can discover different Warrior Memories for each character, changing their available weapons and abilities, while ancient artifacts introduce additional effects and combat mechanics. Upgradable Combat Masteries and permanent improvements unlocked through Wakestones will also help strengthen characters between runs.
There is even a risk-and-reward element to the game’s loot system, with players collecting dice that can improve their chances of obtaining better equipment. Deciding whether to use additional dice immediately for better rewards or save them for a more advantageous opportunity adds another layer of decision-making to each expedition.
Those who would rather face the pyramid’s horrors alongside someone else will also be able to take advantage of two-player online co-op. Both players will earn individual rewards and retain their progression, with different character and build combinations providing opportunities to experiment with cooperative strategies.
With Conan, Solomon Kane, and Dark Agnes sharing an adventure built around cosmic horror and roguelite combat, Conan: The Black Pyramid offers an interesting interpretation of Robert E. Howard’s fictional universe. The game is currently confirmed for PC via Steam in 2027.